Marina del Rey Auto Repair

I get my oil checked regularly at full-service gas stations and I made the biggest mistake of my life by using Villa Marina. The attendant overfilled my oil and my car ended up in the shop costing about 3,500.00 of damage from oil overflowing all over the inside of my car. The manager at Villa Marina was not terribly friendly but he did take my calls and call the insurance company after about a week of looking for my receipt and considering the problem. The insurance company did take care of the expenses after about another week of research. There was never any apology from anyone involved in this insane mistake. It's such a shame that nobody in America can take responsibility for a problem since we are a litigious society. I had to have my car towed multiple times, rented cars and deal with multiple people for three weeks. I put a lot of my own personal time in because I trusted a company who is hired to do simple things, like check oil. It would have hurt a lot less if someone could have shown an ounce of support. Of course I will be checking my own oil from now on.

Go to Shell, a few blocks south. Day and night service. I couldn't believe how direct and honest the whole process was. At the 76 joint I was talked down to when I came in for a smog check. The 76 guy was up-selling me before he even looked at the mileage and the condition of the vehicle. "We can't do a smog check if you need other work." Really? Go to Shell.

Thanks for fixing my car. They work fast. They come with AAA recommendation. Scott was very professional. Why not a 5 star recommendation? They are a bit on the pricey side.

This place is a total rip off. I'm a chick and have been feeling ripped off for awhile now because every time I go for a repair the bill is no less than $700. I took it in a few weeks ago to have them fix a sound and a right front wheel bearing. Unfortunately the car wasn't making the sound so they couldn't diagnose that (understandable); however, they quoted me over $800 to replace one wheel bearing. I told them I would wait until I figured out the other noise and space out my expenses. Well . . . on the advice of a friend I took my car to a different place and guess what!!!! $178 to replace my wheel bearing. That's a HUGE difference and it is just plain unacceptable that they rip people off so badly. Stay far far away.

Took my Mini Cooper to Villa Marina 76 to diagnosis a water loss issue. I was pretty hesitant since I though Mini's needed specialty service (previously only went to specialty shops and the dealer). Anyways, I dropped off my car, and got a courtesy ride to work which was cool. 2 hours later they had properly diagnosed the leak, and quoted me for the repair over the phone, which I approved. My water pump was leaking, which is frustrating, since the dealer installed one exactly 1 year and 1 month ago (unfortunately out of the 12-month warranty). This means my car will be getting the 3rd water pump in less than 43,000 miles. Epic Fail on Mini's part. I asked them to save the part so I could take it up with the dealer which they did. Total cost was $500 less than the dealer, using factory parts, plus it was done same days. Sorry couldn't be more interesting, just an overall great experience.

I love this place. I take my car to get serviced here every six months. They are very honest and on the average about half the cost of the dealership. They even wash my car after the tuneup!! They r the best .

Full service yes please! These guys are great when your lights come on and you are getting on the FWY to go on a trip. Air in tires, check. Fill fluids, check. Wash windows, check. Don't forget to tip.

This is possibly the best gas station I have ever been to. The guys that work there are super friendly and genuinely nice. They make conversation with you and ask you if you need anything, even when you're on the self-serve side (and I never felt like they were trying to pressure me, they were just being friendly!). I heard one of the guys telling another customer that they like to come over and check to see there is anyone that needs help getting gas on the self-serve side (like for older or disabled people). Also, this 76 station has the best gas station squeegees I have ever used. The squeegees are in great condition, and the squeegee water is super concentrated with cleaning fluid.. almost too much! It's great. My windows have never been so clean. This gas station is pretty convenient to the 90 freeway, but in a sort of awkward place - I have a love-hate relationship with getting in there since there are limited pumps. If you ever wanted to try out a full-service station, this is one of the few places that has a full service side. Highly recommended!

My battery died on a Sunday. Auto Club was able to jump start and suggested this shop. I drove there on a Sunday and they put my car behind locked gates awaiting the opening of the repair shop on Monday. By 7:45 AM I had a new battery! Amazing professionals. Will definitely use them for regular maintenance.

I will take my car to this shop for EVERYTHING. They are unbelievably nice, HONEST, and went out of their way to help me with my car. I have never dealt with a mechanic who has gone so far to help me out even though the car was beyond repair. My timing belt broke, and AAA recommended I tow the car there. I'd never been there before, and as a female I tend to be skeptical of mechanics. Scott, the manager offered to replace the belt at a decent price, but once the repair was made it was discovered that the damage done to the engine was beyond repair. Not only did Scott deduct the price of the new belt on the now junked car, but he helped me find someone to sell my car to for salvage, pointed me in the right direction to get a used car, AND when I returned to the shop to remove my personal items from the old car he inspected the new car for free to make sure I'd gotten a good one!!! The single most trustworthy mechanic I have ever met, I will never go to anyone else to fix my car.